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RyanTN 
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 Topic: My "new to me" IB
Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 10:45am |
Well here is the IB that I had posted about the other day. The guy had it listed as a B for $350. As I mentioned in the other post, I informed him that he was actually giving it away at that price. Once we met in person, I found out his house was in foreclosure, he had been unemployed for months, and he and his wife had recently split. Let's just say I paid him more than his asking price, but it was exactly what I wanted to pay for the tractor and not a penny more. We were both very happy with the deal. Here are some pics.
It is serial # IB 2223. It is complete. The snow plow is a hack-job ad on that is not of much use in Tennessee. I plan to lose that. He said the tractor was locked up, but once I found the original crank near-by it spun right over and the impulse snapped. Shouldn't take much to have her running again. This will be a total restoration, that I will probably keep for several years.
Edited by RyanTN - 02 Dec 2010 at 10:54am
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morton(pa)
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:02am |
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Looks darn good! I'm still kickin myself for not buying an IB at an auction a few years ago...it had the foot throttle, was complete, and sold for 1200 bucks!!! I'm still kickin myself for that!!!
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Murph-NC
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:11am |
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Ryan, great find! I didn't get a chance to comment yesterday, but like so many others said, the honesty you showed the seller is to be commended. Especially given the details you just shared.
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Bob-Maine
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 11:59am |
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Ryan, Congratulations. This is exactly the outcome I had hoped for. You are to be commended for being fair with the seller. Keep us posted on your progress. Bob@allisdowneast
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Burgie
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 12:17pm |
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I just love it when a plan comes together!! With you doing what is right and everyone happy.
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Good
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 12:34pm |
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Does it have the pintal hitch on back?
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B212,716,two 314H's,WC,WD,D19,190XT
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RyanTN
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 12:55pm |
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Good, no pintle hitch on it, but I have a buddy that has some NOS ones...Think he'll want to trade a hitch for a snow plow??? He lives in PA and recently bought three tractors. Lots of snow over there, it could be useful! LOL
Edited by RyanTN - 02 Dec 2010 at 12:56pm
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morton(pa)
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 12:57pm |
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Knowing him.....I doubt it....Don't get your hopes up.
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smokey
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 12:57pm |
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You LUCKY Dog, nice find, you can't beat buyer and seller being happy and still getting a good deal,( Merry Christmas ) Ryan, you'll have to keep progress pic's coming.
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Jeff(WD45-SATX-TN)
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 1:00pm |
Nice deal Ryan. You have your good deeds done for a good while now.
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1954 WD45 NF "Iron Tater"
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split51
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 1:10pm |
It looks alot better than the original picture showed. Nice find.
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1929 20-35 sn17662
B1 w/snow blade
B10 w/sickle mower
B110 w/mower deck
B110 w/tiller
B112 w/grader blade
B210 w/plo
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Pa.Pete
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 5:51pm |
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You did good, nice little IB except for the right rear is on backwards.
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BILLP-SE-MI
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 6:09pm |
Nice Find Ryan, It starts with one and now you're up to how many AC's 3? LOL
Have a good one BILL P
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BennyLumpkin
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 6:12pm |
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Thats a neat little find....I saw the ad yesterday when I was home sick and browsing the tri state for AC's.....nice buy!
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1945 WF
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 02 Dec 2010 at 7:31pm |
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Definately a great buy there Ryan! Congrat's! And good for you being honest with the man. Makes a better man outta' ya! Have fun with it, looks like a great start!!
Steve@B&B
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JohnCO
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 at 12:04am |
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You Did good Ryan, both on the tractor and the deal. Is it painted white or just really faded orange?
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